Lyrics
Once bitten and twice shy
Reflecting on a past experience that was hurtful or disappointing
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Maintaining distance, but still drawn to the person
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
Asking if the person remembers the speaker
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Not surprised by the passage of time since the last encounter
"Merry Christmas" I wrapped it up and sent it
Sending a Christmas gift with a message of love
With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Expressing genuine love with the gift
Now I know what a fool I've been
Realizing a mistake or being naive in the past
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again.
Aware that a kiss might lead to being deceived again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Recalling the previous Christmas when the speaker gave their heart
But the very next day you gave it away (you gave it away)
The recipient ended the relationship abruptly
This year, to save me from tears
This year, trying to avoid heartbreak
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Intending to give the heart to someone more deserving
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
Being in a crowded place, avoiding eye contact
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
Keeping a distance from a cold-hearted person
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Initial belief that the person could be relied upon
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
Realizing the speaker was just a comforting presence
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Describing the person as passionate and loving
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Discovering a hidden, deceitful side of the person
now I've found a real love
Found a genuine love elsewhere
You'll never fool me again
Confident in not being deceived again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Recalling the past Christmas heartbreak
But the very next day you gave it away (you gave it away)
Reiterating the abrupt end of the relationship
This year, to save me from tears
Seeking to avoid emotional pain this year
I'll give it to someone special (special)
Deciding to give the heart to someone deserving
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)
Referencing the passionate lover from the past
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Describing the impact of the past relationship on another person
now I've found a real love
Having found true love now
You'll never fool me again
Confident that deception will not happen again
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